Forests not only provide wood but they directly control floods, drought, soil erosion etc. Conservation of Forests is of vital importance for India. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is in the heart of the city of Mumbai , with dense forest in various patches. this park is surrounded by several small town and villages , which causes human interference. The book explores the biodiversity in areas which are protected and unprotect or exposed to human interference. The development should be restricted to non forest areas

Dr. Ambika Joshi pursued her B.D.S from Jodhpur Dental College, Jodhpur and is currently pursuing M.D.S from Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, MGUMST, Jaipur.